The pH of blood is maintained at 7.35-7.45 by the following buffer system:
The H2CO3 is produced by the reaction of CO2 with water according to the equation:
When one exercises, there is increased cellular output of CO2. What effect will this have on the pH of the blood if the excess CO2 is not eliminated?
A) The pH will increase.
B) The pH will decrease.
C) The pH will remain the same.
D) It is impossible to predict the effect.
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